Who are the UWM Campus Ambassadors?
The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Campus Ambassadors (CAs) are a prestigious group of students who are recognized and called upon for their leadership and contributions to the life and culture of the University. Students participate in a variety of campus activities, initiatives, and mentoring designed to better shape the direction of new freshmen, help attain the University’s goals, and further augment its schools, colleges and other campus units.
The 2007-2008 Campus Ambassadors have been a dynamic group of individuals who helped welcome over 4,400 new freshmen and their families to the UWM community. In the 2008-2009 school year, a whole new group of student leaders will serve as part of the Campus Ambassador team. You could be part of the team! Learn more about the Campus Ambassador position.
For the 2008-2009 academic year, the Campus Ambassador role at UWM will encompass three different positions. Campus Ambassadors can apply for and fill any combination of these three positions. The three positions that our 2008-2009 Campus Ambassadors will be filling are…
New Freshman Orientation Leader -
Campus Ambassadors engage and welcome new freshmen students and their parents at the New Freshman Orientation programs during the summer months. As a New Freshman Orientation Leader you may be giving tours, administering materials, and/or helping students register for classes during any one of our New Freshman Orientation Programs.
Freshman Mentor –
After students have been to New Freshman Orientation, the Freshman Mentors will be charged with helping new freshmen acclimate to campus. As a Freshman Mentor you will be focusing on connecting with these students via phone, email and face-to-face throughout the academic year and helping them adjust to campus life.
FirstYear CenterStaff –
The First Year Center (FYC) Staff will be planning and implementing academic and social programming to engage new freshmen successfully in their classes and in the campus community. FYC Staff will be working on a daily basis within the FYC and with Freshman Mentors to create programs and facilitate mentoring.
Note: Each position listed above will also contain a “LINKS-like” mentor opportunity. What is a LINKS mentor? LINKS mentors have traditionally focused on working with freshmen of color and/or students who have participated in the Academic Opportunity Center programs.
If you are applying for a Campus Ambassador position, and have a strong interest in working with the population of students traditionally serviced by LINKS mentors, please check the appropriate box on the application form.
How can you reconnect with your CA from the New Freshman Orientation program?
Check out our 2007-2008 Campus Ambassador Profiles to learn more about the CAs and their campus activities. Feel free to email them with any question you may have about your first year at UWM, their experiences as a Campus Ambassador or how you can be more involved at UWM!
How can you be a Campus Ambassador for 2008-2009?
- Applications for the Campus Ambassador program are being accepted NOW! Applications that are complete by Feb. 15th, 2008, will be given preference. We will continue to accept applications on a space available basis after Feb. 15th, until all positions are filled.
- When you apply, you will need to ask a minimum of two (2) professional references to complete a recommendation form.
· At least one of these references must be from the UWM campus and may include a professor or professional staff member. NOTE: TA’s are not acceptable for this reference. The second form may be from an academic dean, professor, advisor or another PROFESSIONAL reference. Other undergraduate students, former Campus Ambassadors or family members are NOT acceptable references.
- Each candidate will be asked to attend a group interview session held early in the spring semester.
- Candidates for the Campus Ambassador program may also be asked back for an individual interview before being selected as a Campus Ambassador.
Nominate a current UWM Student for the Campus Ambassador program!
(Note:This option is only open to current UWM Faculty and Professional Staff.)
Still have questions? Contact us! E-mail uwmca@uwm.edu or call Tobiah Deutsch at 414-229-6899.
